Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. circa 1967

During Black History Month, we recall that Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a day when people "will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." But while we wait for that day's arrival, here's a fleshed-out look at a subject that isn't skin deep.

During Black History Month, we recall that Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a day when people "will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." But while we wait for that day's arrival, here's a fleshed-out look at a subject that isn't skin deep. (Martin Mills, Getty Images)

During Black History Month, we recall that Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a day when people "will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." But while we wait for that day's arrival, here's a fleshed-out look at a subject that isn't skin deep.Martin Mills, Getty Images